Art Nouveau's Sublime Capital: An Audio Tour in Brussels
Description
The Quartier du Châtelain district is an architectural treasure worth finding, far from Brussels’ tourist-packed city center. On this walking tour through the quaint neighborhood’s streets, you’ll see the revolutionary Art Nouveau style that emerged here in the 1890s, transforming the cityscape with buildings that curved and twisted like exotic plants. Starting at the Louise Tower, you’ll weave your way past several of these exceptionally designed dwellings. You’ll discover how Brussels has meticulously restored architectural masterpieces like the stunning Maison Roosenboom, where you’ll see an example of a sgraffito mural. As you make your way to Musée Horta, which celebrates the famous architect, I’ll share the little-known history of the city’s townhouses. You’ll pass one of Chaussée de Charleroi’s tram shelters and hear about attempts to brand Brussels ‘the capital of Art Nouveau’ en route to Hôtel Solvay, where the tour ends.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see the over 100-year-old Maison Hankar and Hôtel Tassel, the world’s first Art Nouveau house.
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to explore the spectacular La Patinoire Royale, an abandoned car showroom turned art gallery.
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On this tour, you'll learn about Paul Otlet’s proto-internet invention from the 1900s at Hôtel Otlet, where the father of information science once lived.
You’ll discover how Brussels has meticulously restored architectural masterpieces like the stunning Maison Roosenboom, where you’ll see an example of a sgraffito mural.
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to enjoy refreshments at charming local spots like Jat’ Café, Jackie, Hinterland, the Portuguese cake shop Forcado Pastelaria, and the sophisticated Oeno TK wine bar.
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to enjoy refreshments at charming local spots like Jat’ Café, Jackie, Hinterland, the Portuguese cake shop Forcado Pastelaria, and the sophisticated Oeno TK wine bar.
As you make your way to Musée Horta, which celebrates the famous architect, I’ll share the little-known history of the city’s townhouses.
On this tour, you'll pass by the beautiful church and hear its history while you walk.
On this tour, you'll stroll through Place du Chatelain in the Quartier du Châtelain. The district is an architectural treasure worth finding, far from Brussels’ tourist-packed city center.
You’ll pass one of Chaussée de Charleroi’s tram shelters and hear about attempts to brand Brussels ‘the capital of Art Nouveau’ en route to Hôtel Solvay, where the tour ends.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
The only downside of this guided tour is the starting point. Obviously if you read Tower Louise you head towards the tall building you see from a distance. Except it's not number 121 as indicated in the instructions. So we turned back and wasted time to finally get back to the real starting point which is 149. But for the rest, excellent visit. The instructions are clear, the voice and all the explanations are very pleasant, the content is precise combining history, anecdotes and obviously technical and artistic explanations.
